Real Estate
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Overhead lighting has its uses, but be sparingApr 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Lighting often gets treated as an afterthought, even though it's usually the most important component of a room's design. Choosing the right kind of lighting for a speci...
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What to do when guest policy has been violatedApr 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. I have a rental house and during a recent drive-by to check on my property I noticed that there were two cars in the driveway that I had never seen in the past. I...
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My funniest questions often the ones I can't answerApr 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. My husband is a Realtor, and a couple of years ago a friend gave us your book with the funniest questions you've received from readers. We keep looking for more in th...
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FHA mortgages may be more costly compared to other loansApr 18, 2009 11:00 pm - The importance of FHA in the home mortgage market has changed markedly over the years. This has been due less to changes in the FHA itself than to changes in the broader...
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Local energy efficient home built to meet Earth-friendly guidelineApr 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Not all "green" structures are created equal. So how does an environmentally-conscious homeowner choose a builder? "Any builder can call himself 'green,' " said Bill Sty...
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Little recourse after years for undisclosed defectsApr 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. When we bought our home, the agent was selling it for his mother, and they told us that it was a maintenance-free home, in perfect condition. That was five years...
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Roof repairs depend on age of shinglesApr 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. The shingles on my roof are about 18 years old now and there are a couple of leaks over the garage. I am debating as to whether to repair it or replace the roof. ...
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Arbitration clause can help buyers and sellers alikeApr 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Most preprinted offer forms today include an arbitration clause that can speed the resolution of any disputes that may arise in a real estate deal and save both parties ...
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Use of home solar cells is increasing in U.S.Apr 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. I see television shows about using solar cell panels to generate clean electricity. Can these solar cell systems also be used on houses? Can I use one of these sy...
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New fees and lending requirements squeeze home, condo salesApr 16, 2009 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON - Mortgage rates and house prices are down - which sounds great for buyers and refinancers. But a series of mortgage industry underwriting and appraisal chang...